⚛️Renewal of Information Collection on High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is titled, "Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Geologic Repositories."
Learn More⚛️Licensing Requirements for Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage
This regulatory update involves the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing requirements for the independent storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. It includes a correction to a previous code, ensuring that businesses comply with current safety and operational standards in nuclear waste management.
Learn More♻️EPA Closes Public Comment Period on WIPP Replacement Panels
On July 16, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) announced for public comment the availability of a Planned Change Request (PCR) submitted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to modify the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The proposed change will involve adding two additional waste panels west of the current repository to replace lost disposal capacity resulting from the 2014 radiological incident and ground control issues throughout WIPP's operational history. A 60-day comment period was provided for the PCR that expired on September 16, 2024. After requests from stakeholders for an extension, the EPA reopened the public comment period indefinitely on October 22, 2024. The Agency is now announcing the closure of the public comment period.
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